Are You Thinking About Cosmetic Surgery? At Last, Some Clarity On Who Can Call Themselves A Cosmetic Surgeon
Thinking about cosmetic surgery? At last, some clarity on who can call themselves a surgeon. When is a surgeon not a surgeon? It’s a riddle that’s long puzzled regulators and consumers. But it may soon be solved.
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State and territory health ministers have decided to restrict the title “surgeon” to specialist doctors. The move represents a significant change in Australian medical regulation.
So, if you’re thinking of having cosmetic surgery in 2023 (or beyond), these reforms might help you choose the right health professional.
What’s the problem?
For as long as cosmetic enhancements have been offered in Australia, there have been no rules about which medical practitioners can call themselves cosmetic surgeons.
Consequently, any registered medical practi...